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Gameplay Event Designer, Airship Syndicate
Location: Austin, Texas
Do you love discovering cool events in games while exploring with friends? Do you have experience both designing and implementing dynamic, creative moments within levels? Do you love jamming on ideas with motivated teammates? If yes, read on.
We’re looking for an experienced gameplay event designer to both design and implement gameplay events in Unreal.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with design leadership to implement compelling game moments and events, including puzzles and combat and encounters
Carry idea through from concept presentation to in-game implementation
Implement all intended gameplay utilizing scripting tools in Unreal
Craft a well-paced experience, utilizing all aspects of the player package
Clearly document and communicate all work and ideas
Work with the designer team to implement and maintain combat encounters
Work with design leadership to iterate on and polish the experience
Provide reasonable time estimates, and communicate when adjustments are needed
REQUIRED
Demonstrated experience creating compelling game events
Experience on a shipped commercial project in a related role
Eagerness to iterate, iterate, and iterate on ideas
Strong attention to detail
A passion for both design and technical implementation
A strong understanding of technical implementation techniques, primarily visual scripting (Blueprint or similar)
A thorough understanding of typical design pipelines
Able to effectively collaborate with other departments
Motivated and self-driven; complete tasks without major supervision
Skilled problem solver
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
PLUSES
Experience using Unreal
Experience using Blueprint on a shipped title
Credits on a shipped AAA action/adventure title
Our Benefits
Full health benefits including medical, dental and vision
Profit sharing
Generous PTO
401k plan
Relocation packages
Plus (when there’s not a pandemic)...
Office movie lunches
